Built for Survival: What Makes an Ocean Liner Different to CRUISE SHIPS?

QM2 gets smashed by huge waves day in, day out... the 90-foot rogue wave that hit the QE2 could have crushed a standard cruise ship... And cruise ships skirt around the Atlantic while liners go straight through.... Most people think "Ocean Liner" and "Cruise Ship" are the same thing—they aren't. From reinforced steel bows to high-speed propulsion, we’re revealing the 5 core design features that allow a true liner like the QM2 to conquer the North Atlantic while others stay in port. In this video: The secret engineering behind the "Breakwater" bow. Why speed is a safety feature, not just a luxury. The 5 critical differences every maritime enthusiast should know. ⚓ JOIN THE VOYAGE Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join Substack (Deep Dives): https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ Maritime Books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books Official Merch: https://chrisframeofficial.teemill.com/ 🗺️ TRACK YOUR CRUISE Get 10% off custom AIS satellite cruise maps with code ChrisFrameOfficial: https://thecruisemaps.com/products/p-o-australia-final-voyages-special-edition-maps/chrisframeofficial 🔍 ABOUT THIS VIDEO I am often asked: “What’s the actual difference between an ocean liner and a cruise ship?” While modern cruise ships are "floating resorts" built for coastal pleasure, Ocean Liners are "ocean thoroughbreds." They are designed to maintain schedule and safety while sprinting across the most treacherous expanses of open water on earth. 🎥 GEAR I USE Main Camera: https://amzn.to/3XjXwQn Vlogging Mic: https://amzn.to/3D3idJP Studio Voice Over Mic: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🌐 CONNECT Cruise Consultancy: https://frameandcross.com/ Cunard History Vault: https://www.chriscunard.com/ TAGS: #cruisenews #oceanliner #QM2 #QE2 #cunard #maritimehistory #shipbuilding #titanic